**Experienced Crisis Intervention Specialist – Remote Chat/Text Crisis Support for 24/7/365 Mental Health Services**

Are you passionate about delivering care that changes people's lives? Do you have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals in crisis? If so, we invite you to join blithequark, a leading nonprofit behavioral health system, as an Experienced Crisis Intervention Specialist on our 24/7/365 mental health crisis/suicide prevention focused team. **About blithequark** blithequark is a dynamic, well-established organization that endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing, and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff, and community. As a trauma-informed organization, we prioritize the well-being and safety of our clients, staff, and community, and we are committed to delivering care that changes people's lives. **Job Summary** As an Experienced Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be responsible for providing telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments, answering crisis contacts via the chat/text platform, and conducting follow-up calls for individuals who are deemed moderate to high risk for suicide. You will also be required to meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation, actively participate in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings, and assist in administrative tasks as needed. **Responsibilities** * Provides telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments for individuals experiencing emotional distress * Answers crisis contacts via the chat/text platform to assess for suicide, safety, and identify appropriate community resources to best meet individual needs * Conducts follow-up calls for individuals who are deemed moderate to high risk for suicide * Meets the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation * Actively participates in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings * Assists in administrative tasks as needed **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field * Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification * Six months to one year of related crisis experience * Effective communication skills via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods * Demonstrated high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette * Knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources * Knowledge of suicide assessments and skill in providing crisis intervention **Work Environment and Culture** As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and enjoy a work-life balance. Our team is dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives, and we prioritize the well-being and safety of our clients, staff, and community. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, where everyone feels empowered, safe, and welcomed. **Benefits** * Medical, dental, and vision health coverage * Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts * 403b retirement plan with company match * Paid time off and ten paid holidays * AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups * Continuing education opportunities * Employee Assistance Program **Compensation** * Pay range: $19.10 - $26.80 per hour **How to Apply** If you are passionate about delivering care that changes people's lives and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals in crisis, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website to learn more about blithequark and our commitment to delivering care that changes people's lives. **Equal Opportunity Employer** blithequark is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at blithequark is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. blithequark does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. **Join Our Team** At blithequark, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity, and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at blithequark, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, where everyone feels empowered, safe, and welcomed. Join our team today and be part of an organization that is dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. Apply for this job